Our Candidates

"I am honored to be officially endorsed as a candidate for your Town Council by the DTC and I humbly ask for your consideration and vote this fall. If elected, I promise to strengthen your council by bringing a unique set of qualifying personal, professional and community experiences, alongside a drive to get the job done.  My goal is to build the best possible future for the town we love for every member of our community."

"As the proud father of a nine-month-old daughter, there’s nothing more important to me than her future; and as the namesake of a longtime educator, coach, and principal in Guilford, I was raised to understand the importance of a strong school system and what that contributes to the community. This fall, I’m running for the Board of Education (BOE) to fight for those ideals here in Wallingford."

"In my 2 years on the Town Council, I have been willing to accept political risk to ensure the schools are adequately funded—even via tax increases. I  demonstrated strong concern over deferred capital maintenance, especially in our schools. I have also shown resistance to across-the-board cuts, emphasizing that education funding is critical and difficult to eliminate without consequences."

"Our school system is the  most important asset in town. We need to start planning and investing in our schools’ structures and resources. The plan must include maintenance beyond initial  renovation/building, so we don’t end up in the same place in 50 years. Schools are what  bring families (taxpayers) to the town. They account for more than half of our annual budget. We need to start  being wiser with our funding and make a plan. Once the schools improve, the ranking  improves, more people move here and then companies start looking in this area for  employees, etc."

"I grew up in Wallingford, graduating from Sheehan High School. My husband, Bob, and I raised our four children in Wallingford. They all attended the public school system… In addition to being an educator my whole career, I have a variety of experiences to draw from, based on my children attending three different high schools. Being a Board of Education member has been very fulfilling for me—I am passionate about educating children and I believe that there are many paths young adults can take after graduating."

“This isn’t about politics - it’s about making sure Wallingford is a place where families can thrive for generations to come. It’s about making Wallingford a place that everyone wants to call home."

"I am seeking reelection because of my interest to serve my community in a meaningful way. I feel Wallingford has given much to my family and I always felt a need to give back. In my role on the Board of Education I can continue to use my experience in education to assist the children in Wallingford to succeed academically and socially. Education has been a very important part of my life for almost 50 years and I always look forward in using my experience in education for the benefit of all Wallingford children."

"I am seeking re-election to continue serving as a steady voice for Wallingford. I have worked to hold government accountable and focus attention on the issues that matter. I want to see Wallingford become a more vibrant, welcoming, and forward-looking community. I am proud of the groundwork we have laid, and I want to build on that progress to help move our town forward in a more deliberate way… Looking ahead, I intend to be assertive on several priorities including long-term infrastructure, park  enhancements, downtown revitalization, the 2026 Plan of Conservation and Development, and, of course,  all things related to our town’s school system. These are areas where strong leadership is needed."

"To best position ourselves for the long term, targeted growth in our Grand List is critical… I think we need to go back to our Plan of Development with the P and Z and EDC and create a plan that identifies industries and/or businesses that would complement what we already have and create something like a brand or culture that will attract commercial taxpayers, similar to what was done 40 years ago in developing the industrial parks. All else flows from this. We also need to promote affordable senior housing opportunities to open up more housing for younger families. The downtown Transit District needs to be maximized."